Exhale, The Family Caregiver Initiative
Family caregivers need respite. The role of family caregiver is rewarding and important, but the stress of these responsibilities can have an impact on the caregiver’s physical, emotional, or financial…
Age-Friendly: Go Local
Building Neighborhoods Where People of All Ages Can Thrive Age-Friendly: Go Local is a program for grassroots and community-based organizations who are working to build age-friendly neighborhoods that promote health...
Health Foundation 2021 Annual Report
[We recommend viewing the report in full screen mode, and using the zoom tool to increase font size as needed.] To our community partners: Since 2020, the Health Foundation for…
Community Health Needs and Opportunities in Western New York’s Southern Tier
In 2020, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York launched a new strategic plan and vision with a focus on socioeconomic and racial health equity. To support this…
MEMORY CAFÉS: An Environmental Scan
Read more about this resource on The Philanthropic Initiative’s website here. Memory cafés are designed to offer a safe, comfortable, and stimulating gathering space for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and…
Health Foundation Annual Report 2020: A Transformative Year
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Report: Primary Care Providers’ Perspectives, Attitudes, and Practices Surrounding Fall Risk Screening for Older Adult Patients
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falling is the leading cause of injury among older adults in the United States. It has been shown that 30% –…
Sustainability Update: Step Up to Stop Falls – 2019
From 2007- 2015, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York led a regional effort to reduce falls for older adults. The work included several initiatives, most notably, a…
Aging By Design
Aging By Design was developed to improve the experiences of older adults and caregivers in western and central New York. Aging By Design was a multi-year initiative by the Health…
Sharing Your Wishes
Overview It doesn’t matter if you’re 18 or 85, taking charge of your own health care decisions and planning ahead can not only ensure you can think about your choices…